Anxiety

There is no question that there has been an increase in the diagnosis of anxiety and related disorders among children and teens. The question is why are we seeing these increased rates? There is no absolutely certain reason, but some recent information points to social media use as a potential factor. Jonathan Haidt discusses his theories in the book “The Anxious Generation” Instructions for Initial Post: After reading the book “The Anxious Generation”, create an initial post in response to ONE of the following questions. NOTE! The initial post is due by WEDNESDAY (due to this being the last week of the course). 1. How can school nurses support students experiencing anxiety related to excessive screen time and social media use, especially during school hours? 2. In what ways can school nurses collaborate with educators and parents to encourage healthier sleep habits among students, considering Haidts argument about the impact of smartphones on adolescent sleep? 3. Haidt emphasizes the need for increased real-world social interaction and unstructured play. What role can school nurses play in promoting physical activity, outdoor time, or social engagement to reduce anxiety in students? 4. What are the potential mental and physical health benefits of implementing a school-wide cell phone ban, based on the thoughts presented in The Anxious Generation, and how can school nurses contribute to making such a policy successful and supportive rather than punitive?